Dutch anger towards Russia grew yesterday as the nation’s stoical response to
the crash gave way to indignation at the treatment of the victims’ bodies.

Mark Rutte, the prime minister, said he had held “an extremely intense
telephone conversation” with President Putin, urging him to use his
influence over the rebels to ensure that there was an independent
international investigation. “I told him that time is running out to quickly
show the world that he intends to help,” Mr Rutte said.

“He must take responsibility now with the rebels and show the Netherlands and
the world that he is doing